<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(ENG): &lt;/strong&gt;Why don’t I initiate sex (and what does it mean)?&lt;em&gt; (A collab with Evie Plumb from Cliterally The Best)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AD // BEDUCATED: &lt;/strong&gt;Sometimes change starts with a really good question. If you want to find out where you are on your sexual journey and what actually feels good for &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt;, click the &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://beducate.me/pd2615-ppmh"&gt;link&lt;/a&gt; and take the Beducated quiz. At the end, you’ll get a personalized roadmap towards more pleasure and a more fulfilling sex life. &lt;em&gt;Available in English and German.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINK:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://beducate.me/pd2615-ppmh"&gt;https://beducate.me/pd2615-ppmh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You love your partner. You enjoy sex. Yet somehow you’re almost never the one initiating it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;📖 Read the full article here: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://cliterallythebest.com/why-dont-i-initiate-sex-and-what-does-it-mean"&gt;https://cliterallythebest.com/why-dont-i-initiate-sex-and-what-does-it-mean&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack why initiating sex can feel surprisingly difficult; even in happy, loving relationships. From fear of rejection and shame, to responsive desire, stress, and relationship dynamics, this conversation explores what’s really going on beneath the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode will help you understand:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- why initiation isn’t just about desire&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- how different types of desire affect who makes the first move&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- the role of stress, mental load, and emotional dynamics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- how to shift the pattern without pressure or blame&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, it will remind you of one thing:you are not broken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prefer the transcript? Find it &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://lisaopel.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;#38;utm_medium=web&amp;#38;utm_campaign=substack_profile"&gt;&lt;em&gt;here&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I'm your host, Lisa Opel and I'm here to take you on a liberating ride through the world of sex shops, clubs, toys, play and more!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feel free to send me your questions and wishes anytime on Instagram or under &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:yes@pleasepinchmehard.com"&gt;yes@pleasepinchmehard.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More of me on Instagram (&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasepinchmehard/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;@pleasepinchmehard&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;) and my webpage (&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.pleasepinchmehard.com"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.pleasepinchmehard.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My book &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/sex-workbook"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEX SEX SEX - Your Workbook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; for Singles &amp; Couples&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My book &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3wn6P3T"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GIVE IT TO ME!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; on Amazon (E-Book &amp; Print) and Spotify as an Audiobook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My book &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.eu/d/gGXCR8b"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAVED IN NOTES...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; on Amazon (E-Book, Softback &amp; Hardback)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Need a one-on-one session with a Confidante? I've got you: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mrs-opel.com"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.mrs-opel.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get full access to Mrs Lisa O | pleasepinchmehard at &lt;a href="https://lisaopel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4"&gt;lisaopel.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

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(ENG) Why don’t I initiate sex (and what does it mean)?

APR 1, 202615 MIN
DEEP&DIRTY with Lisa Opel

(ENG) Why don’t I initiate sex (and what does it mean)?

APR 1, 202615 MIN

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<p><strong>(ENG): </strong>Why don’t I initiate sex (and what does it mean)?<em> (A collab with Evie Plumb from Cliterally The Best)</em></p><p><strong>AD // BEDUCATED: </strong>Sometimes change starts with a really good question. If you want to find out where you are on your sexual journey and what actually feels good for <em>you</em>, click the <a target="_blank" href="https://beducate.me/pd2615-ppmh">link</a> and take the Beducated quiz. At the end, you’ll get a personalized roadmap towards more pleasure and a more fulfilling sex life. <em>Available in English and German.</em></p><p><strong>LINK:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://beducate.me/pd2615-ppmh">https://beducate.me/pd2615-ppmh</a></p><p><strong>You love your partner. You enjoy sex. Yet somehow you’re almost never the one initiating it.</strong></p><p>If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.</p><p><strong>📖 Read the full article here: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://cliterallythebest.com/why-dont-i-initiate-sex-and-what-does-it-mean">https://cliterallythebest.com/why-dont-i-initiate-sex-and-what-does-it-mean</a></p><p>In this episode, we unpack why initiating sex can feel surprisingly difficult; even in happy, loving relationships. From fear of rejection and shame, to responsive desire, stress, and relationship dynamics, this conversation explores what’s really going on beneath the surface.</p><p>This episode will help you understand:</p><p>- why initiation isn’t just about desire</p><p>- how different types of desire affect who makes the first move</p><p>- the role of stress, mental load, and emotional dynamics</p><p>- how to shift the pattern without pressure or blame</p><p>Most importantly, it will remind you of one thing:you are not broken.</p><p></p><p><em>Prefer the transcript? Find it </em><a target="_blank" href="https://lisaopel.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;utm_campaign=substack_profile"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><em>I'm your host, Lisa Opel and I'm here to take you on a liberating ride through the world of sex shops, clubs, toys, play and more!</em></p><p>Feel free to send me your questions and wishes anytime on Instagram or under <a target="_blank" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>More of me on Instagram (</strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasepinchmehard/"><strong>@pleasepinchmehard</strong></a><strong>) and my webpage (</strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.pleasepinchmehard.com"><strong>www.pleasepinchmehard.com</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><strong>My book </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/sex-workbook"><strong>SEX SEX SEX - Your Workbook</strong></a><strong> for Singles & Couples</strong></p><p><strong>My book </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3wn6P3T"><strong>GIVE IT TO ME!</strong></a><strong> on Amazon (E-Book & Print) and Spotify as an Audiobook</strong></p><p><strong>My book </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.eu/d/gGXCR8b"><strong>SAVED IN NOTES...</strong></a><strong> on Amazon (E-Book, Softback & Hardback)</strong></p><p><strong>Need a one-on-one session with a Confidante? I've got you: </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mrs-opel.com"><strong>www.mrs-opel.com</strong></a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Mrs Lisa O | pleasepinchmehard at <a href="https://lisaopel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">lisaopel.substack.com/subscribe</a>